A Sad Day for Polk County

It’s a sad day in our community with the death of Tryon Fire Chief James “Tank” Waters. A little over a year ago I had the pleasure of meeting “Tank” when I was at the Tryon Fire Department to interview Geoffrey Tennant. I enjoyed a good chat with Geoffrey and learned a lot about his long career in Polk County. He was taken from us too early last summer and Tank took over the position of chief. This is a terrible loss for Polk County. We will miss these two amazing gentlemen and two long-serving public icons. Godspeed to both of you.

Geoffrey M. Tennant and James "Tank" Waters - photo taken about 15 months ago.

Sign at the Green Creek Fire Department.

Flags at half-mast at the Green Creek Fire Department.